Paralympic champion Jody Cundy was one of those who was publicly critical of the UCI's delays.

"When you hand in your homework late it isn't great, but this is handing in your homework late on the biggest stage of all and it is pretty embarrassing for an international governing body," he told BBC Sport at the time.

"Hopefully it gives them a kick up the bum."

Para-taekwondo star Amy Truesdale, who is hoping her sport can makes its Games debut in Tokyo, says there will be tears one way or the other.

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Amy Truesdale

The Chester fighter is already a world and European champion and wants the chance to add Paralympic gold to her collection.

"After competing for so many years at a high level the next big step for me would be Paralympic gold and I would love that chance," she told BBC Sport.

"It would mean the world to me. I've done the sport all my life and it would mean I could be a full-time athlete.

"If the decision doesn't go our way it will be disappointing but I will carry on competing and hopefully we can try again for a future Games."

The London 2012 schedule featured 4302 athletes and 20 sports while the Rio programme could see an increase in athletes with the inclusion of Para-Canoe and Para-Triathlon.